The new Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 is the ultimate $800 point and shoot camera. Let’s go over why it’s worth that price tag. This camera, the Panasonic Lumix ZS200, or the Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ200 as it’s known in international markets, is the successor to last year’s Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100. Now the standout feature of this camera is the ability to shoot video at 4K combined with its long 15x zoom lens. This camera truly has zero compromises. In many cameras, if you want great photo and video quality, then you must sacrifice having a long zoom. Or, if you want to have a long zoom, then you have to sacrifice having outstanding photo and video quality. But with the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200, you get the best of both worlds.
Looking at the hardware, on the front, we have the lens, self-timer indicator light, hand grip, control ring, and the flash. On the top, we have the microphone, pop-up flash, camera mode dial, zoom toggle, on-off button, a multi-purpose dial, and finally, the record video button. On the back, we have the viewfinder, diopter adjustment dial, the eye sensor, the viewfinder or display toggle function, the flash trigger button, the auto focus lock button, the charging lamp button, the post focus button, the multi-focus delete button, the 4k photo mode button, the playback button, the display toggle button, and the menu select button. There’s also a small rubber hand rest and a high-quality 3-inch fixed LCD display that would have been kind of nice if it was a flip up.
The camera’s internal software is easy to use and intuitive, even though it’s just a bonus feature in my opinion. I personally find touch screens on cameras to be more of a hassle than they’re worth, but that’s really your choice at the end of the day. There are a variety of shooting modes and options such as 1080p at 60 frames per second and 4K video at 30 frames per second. I was able to take some great looking photos and video with this camera. Combining the sharp 4K video with the long 15x optical zoom lens allowed me to take some great looking shots. Another great feature of this camera is its video stabilization. I was able to take stable looking videos that were smooth even when I zoomed really far in.
and that’s really great to see. What’s great about 4K video is that it looks better and clearer than 1080p video even on 1080p displays. So basically, you don’t need a 4K display to experience the benefits of 4K. The camera packs in some high-quality internal hardware, such as the 20.1-megapixel 1-inch high-sensitivity MOS sensor, a Venus Engine image processor, a Leica DC Vario L-Mar 15x zoom lens that comes in at 24-360 You’re also able to connect this camera to your smartphone using the Panasonic app for easy sharing to your friends and social media. So is this camera worth $800? Well I personally think it is, because you’re getting a camera with high-end and expensive Leica optics, and you’re getting a long zoom lens, 4K video recording, and a touchscreen display.
With this camera, you’re buying something that you’ll be able to use for a long time, and I think it’s a worthy investment so you can preserve your memories at the highest quality. You’re also getting a lot for the price. The price of this camera is probably different based on when you’re viewing this video, so please check out my Amazon affiliate link in the video description for the best price. Thank you for watching, leave any questions that you might have in the comments below, and I will see you in the next video. Thank you.
